Van's Aircraft RV-12 Pilot Operating Handbook page 45

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ALTERNATIVE TO STEP 2:
1. Remove oil cap from tank cover.
2. OIL minimum quantity at or above tip of
dipstick
3. MASTER ON
4. Ignitions A OFF- B OFF
5. Use the start key to turn the propeller for 10
seconds
6. MASTER OFF
7. Check the oil level
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Nose Landing Gear – CHECK attachment to
fuselage
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Tire – CONDITION, proper inflation 22psi
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Tow Bar disconnected and stowed
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Wheel Chocks - REMOVE
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Cowling – CHECK condition, all screws properly
installed
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Right Air Inlet – CHECK unobstructed
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Propeller and Spinner – CHECK condition, security
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Pitot – CLEAN & OPEN
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Oil & Coolant Air Duct – CHECK unobstructed
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Left Air Inlet – CHECK unobstructed
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Cowl Door – CLOSED
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Fuel Sample - CHECK until no more fuel/water
mixture is present.
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Fuel Pump - OFF
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CHECK quick drain valve for leakage
RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK
Date: 04/06/18
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